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Greetings from the Land of Smiles...

Postby appicchato » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:31 am

Hello... :D

I'm a(n American) monk living in Thailand...placidly (and gratefully) leading a very content life studying and practicing the Dhamma...

Wishing each of us peace, contentment, and progress on our path...

Be well... ;)
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Re: Greetings from the Land of Smiles...

Postby retrofuturist » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:52 am

Greetings venerable one-of-few-wants,

It is a genuine delight and pleasure to have such a fine upstanding monk such as yourself join us here.

To a layperson such as myself, you are a true inspiration.

Metta,
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Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

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Re: Greetings from the Land of Smiles...

Postby Ben » Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:48 am

Sawasdee Venerable!
Its so good to see you here!
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Re: Greetings from the Land of Smiles...

Postby stuka » Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:00 am

Welcome, Bhante! It is delightful to see you here!
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Re: Greetings from the Land of Smiles...

Postby christopher::: » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:50 am

Always a joy to see your smiling face, venerable.

Namaste
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~post by Ben, Jul 02, 2009
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Re: Greetings from the Land of Smiles...

Postby tellyontellyon » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:51 am

Hiya :smile:
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